Question 1

What is the current market value of Butterfree #2?

Accepted Answer

Butterfree from FireRed & LeafGreen is currently trading around $13.35. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only +1.3%. It now sits 18.2% above its 30-day average of $11.29. Its 90-day trading band runs between $7.50 and $13.35, producing a 44% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Butterfree #2 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly drift is minimal (+1.3%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 44% 90-day spread ($7.50-$13.35), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value is 18.2% above its 30-day reference ($11.29). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Butterfree #2 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2004, FireRed & LeafGreen introduced this print of Butterfree. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Butterfree develops from Metapod. This card has the following ability: "Sooth Dust". Attack line includes "Whirlwind" and "Gust". This card is weak to Lightning energy and resists Fighting. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Butterfree cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Butterfree printings create a useful comparison set for Butterfree. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $1.29 to $82.36 (6284% spread). The current card sits -54% versus the sampled alternative average of $28.84. Notable alternatives include Butterfree #33 (Jungle) at $1.29, Butterfree #34 (Base Set 2) at $1.87, Butterfree #21 (Legendary Collection) at $3.50, and Butterfree #14 (Great Encounters) at $1.68.

Question 5

What set is Butterfree #2 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for FireRed & LeafGreen is 2004. FireRed & LeafGreen is grouped under the EX era. Set size is 116 cards, which categorizes FireRed & LeafGreen as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 22 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Butterfree is card number 2 with a Rare Holo designation.

Butterfree #2

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